Pieces Of Ancient Poetry: From Unpublished Manuscripts And Scarce Books (1814)
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ISBN10: 1164840312
ISBN13: 9781164840312
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164840312
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pieces of Ancient Poetry: From Unpublished Manuscripts and Scarce Books (1814) is a collection of poems curated by John Fry. The book features a wide range of poetry from various ancient cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Egyptian. The poems are taken from unpublished manuscripts and rare books, making this collection a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient literature. The book is divided into sections based on the cultures from which the poems were sourced, with each section containing a brief introduction providing context for the poems. The poems themselves cover a range of themes, from love and beauty to war and mythology. The language used in the poems is often archaic and poetic, adding to the sense of timelessness and mystery that surrounds ancient literature. Overall, Pieces of Ancient Poetry is a fascinating glimpse into the poetry of the past, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty and wisdom of ancient cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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